research scientist Corinne, UT
Job description
Requisition ID: R10119642
- Category: Research and Sciences
- Location: Corinne, UT, USA
- Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems – Propulsions Division is looking for a Staff Research Scientist to join our team at our Promontory, UT facility
Position Summary:
R&D scientist needed to support development, scale-up, manufacture and test activities of pyrotechnics and explosives at Promontory facilities. This individual will be expected to interface with management and customers on proposals, program status and technical accomplishments.
Preferred Requirements:
Specialized skills may be considered in lieu of experience. Energetic expertise in the following is a plus
energetic formulation, characterization and scaleup protocol
thermochemical and combustion analysis
melt-pour, pressure casting, granulation and pressing processes
polymer chemistry and decomposition reaction mechanisms
manufacturing process control and methodologies
energetic facility and process design
energetic material waste disposal and storage
ability to write and publish scientific papers
Skills & Qualifications:
Understanding of analytical chemical testing
Understanding of explosive modeling and testing
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
Education/Requirements:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry (Physical-Organic) or Chemical Engineering with 9 yrs of experience is highly preferred
Significant experience working with energetics may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree (12 years with MS or 14 years with BS)
Candidate must be able to obtain secret clearance
Must have US citizenship
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